Description

• General description: α-Terpineol is a monoterpene alcohol. It is one of the components responsible for the antifungal activity in Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil.[1] The reaction rate constant of α-terpineol with the OH radical and ozone was found to be (1.9±0.5)×10-10cm3 molecule-1s-1 and (3.0±0.2)×10-16cm3 molecule-1s-1, respectively.[2]
• Application: a-Terpineol, a natural monoterpene: A review of its biological properties: This review article explores the wide range of biological activities of a-terpineol, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties, providing a comprehensive overview of its therapeutic potential (C Khaleel, N Tabanca, G Buchbauer, 2018).Production, properties, and applications of a-terpineol: Discusses the production methods, physical and chemical properties, and various industrial applications of a-terpineol, highlighting its importance in food and bioprocess technologies (A Sales et al., 2020). Antifungal activity of citral, octanal and a-terpineol against Geotrichum citri-aurantii: This article examines the effectiveness of a-terpineol, along with other compounds, in inhibiting the growth of a fungal pathogen affecting citrus fruits, showcasing its potential as a natural fungicide (H Zhou et al., 2014).
• Other Notes: Optical rotation varies with isomer mix.